GENEROUS bosses of a Warwickshire tyre firm are giving motorists the chance to help inflate the funds of a youth club in the run-up to Christmas.

Family-run TW Tyres, in Paynes Lane, Rugby, will become a hub of goodwill for the festive seasons by donating proceeds from its takings to the Bradby Club, in East Union Street, Rugby.

The tyre company has helped the the club over 15 years.

For every sale between £5 and £50, from December 1, the firm will give £1 to the club. For sales between £50 and £100, £2.50 will be donated and for any sale over £100 it will give £4.

Cash raised will be split between the Bradby Club and Unicef.

Natalie Furner, who helps run the company with her dad and boss Mike, said the business had raised well over £10,000 to support the voluntary organisation over the years.

Alison Ross, a member of the club's management committee, said: "Mike has always been very interested in young people and giving them a chance, particularly disadvantaged youngsters, which is what a lot of our members are.

"It is absolutely vital money because we are a totally voluntary club and have to beg or borrow all the money we get, so for them to help us do this for so many years is fantastic."

Mrs Ross said that some of the money raised may be put towards a new kitchen, cookery and sports equipment and the club's general running expenses.

She said: "Originally the club was set up by two masters from Rugby School after they spotted boys scrumping apples 87 years ago. They decided to set up the club to give the youngsters something better to do.

"This is still what we do - run a lot of different activities for our members to try out to keep them off the streets and give them somewhere to go."